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Kings honour long-time volunteer with victory in home opener

Kings honour long-time volunteer with victory in home opener

'He was a community guy who just loved the kids and loved the game,' said son of 'Whitey' Wilkie, who was honoured at Orillia Kings' home opener
Orillia's Canadian Tire gas station switching to Petro-Canada

Orillia's Canadian Tire gas station switching to Petro-Canada

It is not clear yet when Orillia's Canadian Tire gas bar will officially switch over to the Petro-Canada brand
Community Builders Awards: Couchiching Conservancy recognized for 30 years of conservation efforts in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: Couchiching Conservancy recognized for 30 years of conservation efforts in Orillia

This year’s Environment Award winner has safeguarded and preserved natural habitats in and around Orillia while uniting the community through volunteerism
LETTER: City 'shooting itself in the foot' with parking rate hike

LETTER: City 'shooting itself in the foot' with parking rate hike

'The politicians are also chasing away tourist dollars by charging excessive rates to launch boats and park,' says letter writer
Red dress at Hwy. 12 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

Red dress at Hwy. 12 'hole in the wall' a tribute to lives lost

'We need to draw attention to the pressing and pervasive issue of violence against Aboriginal women,' said woman on eve of Friday's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
Canada Revenue Agency reaches tentative deal with 35,000 striking workers

Canada Revenue Agency reaches tentative deal with 35,000 striking workers

The public-sector union representing Canada Revenue Agency employees has struck a tentative deal with the federal government, ending a strike of 35,000 workers just after the tax season wrapped up
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: King of the castle

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: King of the castle

This week's podcast: Thousands of Canadians will be glued to their television screens Saturday morning for the coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey. Long live the pomp and circumstance
Parole board suggests new charge for dangerous offender after capture

Parole board suggests new charge for dangerous offender after capture

Derek Powell has shown 'deteriorating behaviour in the community,' says parole board panel, citing cocaine abuse
Orillia mountain biker earns silver medal at Pan Am championship

Orillia mountain biker earns silver medal at Pan Am championship

'My goal is to go to the Olympics and bring home a medal for Canada,' says Gunnar Holmgren, who won three medals for Canada at Pan Am events in Brazil